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Genus: Pelargonium Species: X hortorum Common Name: Zonal Geranium Family: Geraniaceae Order: Geraniales Native: Parents from South Africa Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Spring, Summer to Fall Flower Color: Purple, pink, red, orange or white Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 10-11 Note: This plant is suitable for beds, edging, borders, containers, window boxes, and as a house plant. Pinching off the shoots will promote bushiness. Pelargoniums become more floriferous when the night temperature hovers around 50-60 F. Removal of spent flowers will enhance flowering. Monitor plant for aphids, whiteflies, caterpillars, and root or stem rots, especially in poorly-drained soils. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, slightly alkaline, ordinary garden soil.